We are starting to notice a rise in solar related incidents in the UK.
Month: June 2024
Apple facility hit by solar PV fire sparks global concern
Apple facility hit by solar PV fire sparks global concern
Even Apple is not immune to the risks associated with Solar PV systems as solar fast becomes the most popular alternative energy source.
Apple’s Austin campus evacuated due to solar panel fire on roof
Regulators address hazards in solar PV systems and safety compliance
Regulators in Florida are the latest to recognise the dangers that solar PV systems present to fire fighters, but there is still along way to go!
UAE regulators act on solar PV system safety and compliance
The UAE has made a commitment to ensure that 25% of the regions power is produced by renewable energy sources by 2030 (up from 1% currently). It is good to see that they are improving regulations in preparations for this transformation.
Lithium ion battery storage risks in solar energy systems
For a while now we have been talking about the battery storage revolution and the potential issues with Lithium-ion Battery Storage, its seems the regulators are starting to wake up to the potential dangers!